Uses
Pronethalol ((±)-Pronethalo) is a non-selective β-adrenergic antagonist. Pronethalol is a potent inhibitor of Sox2 expression. Pronethalol protects against and to reverse Digitalis-induced ventricular arrhythmias, and limits the cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVMs)[1][2].
References
[1] Aroesty JM, et al. The effects of a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, pronethalol, on digitalis-induced ventricular arrhythmias. Am Heart J. 1966 Apr;71(4):503-8. DOI:
10.1016/0002-8703(66)90217-1[2] Jiayi Yao, et al. Elevated endothelial Sox2 causes lumen disruption and cerebral arteriovenous malformations. J Clin Invest. 2019 Jun 24;129(8):3121-3133. DOI:
10.1172/JCI125965[3] Aroesty JM, et al. The effects of a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, pronethalol, on digitalis-induced ventricular arrhythmias. Am Heart J. 1966 Apr;71(4):503-508.